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Skaneateles

New York · 2,533 residents · 1.423 sq mi
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Skaneateles is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,875. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $428,500. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,533
−3%since 2000
from 2,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,780 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+18%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Skaneateles
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,875
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,519
+203%since 2000
from $29,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$428,500
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,020
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+47%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,589)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,375)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(47)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other1.6%(41)
Diversity Score12.1%(307)
Diversity Score
12
+646%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skaneateles, New York?

Skaneateles, New York has about 2,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skaneateles, New York?

The typical household in Skaneateles, New York earns about $101,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skaneateles, New York expensive?

In Skaneateles, New York, the median home is worth about $428,500, and the typical rent is about $1,020 a month.

How educated are people in Skaneateles, New York?

About 75.1% of adults age 25 and over in Skaneateles, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skaneateles, New York?

About 2.6% of people in Skaneateles, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skaneateles, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Skaneateles, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 191 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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